songwriter

noun

song·​writ·​er ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tər 

: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs

songwriting

ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tiŋ 

noun

Synonyms of songwriter

• composer
• musician
• lyricist
• tunesmith

Examples of songwriter in a Sentence

an award-winning singer and songwriter

he's both a singer and a songwriter

Recent Examples on the Web

Leaning into the songwriter thing was almost like a conceptual exercise. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

SwayvoTwain, born Michael D’Angelo Archer II, is a recording artist, songwriter and performer. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Parton’s Live, on the second floor, will focus more directly on the city’s songwriting culture, presenting writers’ rounds, songwriter sessions and showcases. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

The clip was later reposted by British visual artist and songwriter Shantell Martin. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing songwriter

• singer-songwriter

Rhymes for songwriter

• exciter
• firefighter
• igniter
• lamplighter
• reciter
• screenwriter
• scriptwriter
• sportswriter
• typewriter
• biter
• brighter
• fighter

Kids Definition

songwriter

noun

song·​writ·​er ˈsȯŋ-ˌrīt-ər 

: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs